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Texas Back Institute uses its experience, talent, state-of-the-art equipment, and technology to provide superior and innovative care for patients who suffer from back and neck pain. From the beginning in 1977, the goal to perform as a center of excellence, integrating the best of science and education with the best business practices, has served Texas Back Institute well and continues to be the backbone of Texas Back Institute’s success. Over thirty-five years later, Texas Back Institute is ...
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We will talk about horror topics. That's about it. Disturbing content, horrifying stories, a little bit of everything that might creep you the hell out. If you do not like creepy shit and get uneasy hearing about it, why are you here? If you are into this and are probably as psychotic as I am, take a seat, relax, and enjoy as I talk about horror and ultimately lose my sanity.
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Spine Talk Podcast - Artificial Disc Replacement with Drs. Guyer, Blumenthal, & Shellock Shellock
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One of the most remarkable advancements in medical technology and spinal treatment occurred more than 20 years ago. At the request of the Federal Drug Agency (FDA), leading spine surgeons at selected practices around the United States began exploring the feasibility of replacing damaged vertebral discs with those that were man-made.An artificial di…
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Today we look at articles talking about ghost sightings caught in the UK. I am back after 3 years and glad to talk about topics I have a wide interest in.
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Some may argue on the surface they don’t have much in common, as martial arts are typically used for self-defense or attack, where as medicine is used to heal and care for patients. But, when talking with Dr. Jessica Shellock, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon and Dr. Sheena Bhuva, Physiatrist, about their life in medicine and the martial arts there is much…
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Read the full blog here: https://texasback.com/the-future-of-spine-surgery-will-involve-3d-printing/There is an interesting intersection at work between the disciplines of mechanical engineering and orthopedic surgery. For example, spine surgeon Dr. Michael Hisey of Texas Back Institute earned his undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering from…
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Dr. Scott Blumenthal (https://texasback.com/find-a-physician/name/scott-blumenthal/) joins the podcast to talk about Artificial Disc Replacement Surgery, how the technology has evolved since he helped bring it to the United States nearly 20 years ago, and what can be done for the small percentage of patients that may need a revision surgery. Find m…
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Read the Full story here: https://texasback.com/how-a-new-treatment-for-adhd-might-offer-relief-for-epilepsy/There’s new hope for those who suffer from the debilitating condition of epilepsy. A minimally invasive procedure recently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treating Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) i…
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This is our first podcast and we wanted to talk about it chapter 2 and what good can come out of it!
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Dr Michael Hisey Talks Sciatica - Symptoms And Treatments by Texas Back InstitutePor Texas Back Institute
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Dr. Rey Bosita talks about Swimming And Diving Injuries and How to Avoid them. by Texas Back InstitutePor Texas Back Institute
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Read the full story here: https://texasback.com/why-this-texas-doctor-received-physician-of-the-year-honors-for-life-changing-work-halfway-around-the-world/A selfless spine specialist at the renowned Texas Back Institute travels halfway around the world every year with a team of dedicated volunteers to Ethiopia to perform some of the most complex s…
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Dr. Rey Bosita, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon at Texas Back Institute talks about herniated discs, and the symptoms that you need to watch for.What is a herniated disc? Between each bony vertebral body is a disc that acts as a shock absorber and a hinge. As we age, the disc becomes dehydrated, making it less supportive and more prone to injury. Even a h…
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Dr. Ted Belanger talks about Spinal Instability in this short, but informative podcast. Spinal Instability is described as excessive motion of vertebral bodies in relation to one another is considered spinal instability. Some motion is, of course, normal. Motion can be described as instability when the motion is significantly greater than that at a…
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Dr. Thomas Kosztowski Talks About The Common Causes Of Neck Pain by Texas Back InstitutePor Texas Back Institute
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View the full story here: https://texasback.com/are-you-taking-too-much-ibuprofen-for-your-constant-pain-the-answer-is-most-likely-yes/Whether it is chronic or acute, pain affects the quality of life of millions of Americans every day. Pain varies in severity, based on its cause and other factors. It is felt when special nerves that detect tissue d…
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Dr. Scott Kutz (https://texasback.com/find-a-physician/name/scott-kutz/) , a neurosurgeon at Texas Back Institute (https://texasback.com/treatments/surgical-treatments/fusion/tdr/spinal-cord-stimulation-scs/), treats hundreds of patients each year for back pain and has some first-hand experience with spine stimulation. “The original spine stimulato…
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Read the full article at www.texasback.com/blogNew Research: An Imaging Biomarker Could Change Treatment of Degenerative Disc Disease There is promising news for millions of patients who suffer from lower back pain and disability caused by degenerative disc disease. Researchers in Hong Kong recently published their findings in the medical journal S…
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Dr. Kevin Ju, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon at Texas Back Institute talks about the difference in symptoms and treatment options for patients who suffer from Acute Back Pain and Chronic Back Pain. For more information visit: https://texasback.com/treatments/Join us on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/texasbackinstituteOr Follow us on Twitter and Instagram …
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For more info visit: https://texasback.com/treatments/surgical-treatments/decompression/Dr. Kevin Ju, explains what decompression surgery is and who would be a good candidate. So, what is Decompression Surgery?Any surgery that relieves compression of the spinal cord or spinal nerves is considered to be decompression surgery. If the compression resu…
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Facet Joint PainAs a former collegiate golfer and current avid player, Dr. Michael Duffy, a spine surgeon at Texas Back Institute, is an excellent source for information on playing the game at a high level without succumbing to back injuries. As a student of the game and its players, he has excellent insights about the causes for the injuries to th…
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Surgeons, such as Dr. Michael Hisey (https://texasback.com/find-a-physician/name/michael-hisey/) of Texas Back Institute, must perform at a high level every time they step into the operating room. In many cases any error – no matter how small – can be catastrophic for the patient. Plus, surgeries can take hours to complete, and it is absolutely cri…
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On any given day, the waiting room of Texas Back Institute is filled with people who are experiencing back pain. In most cases, these patients are over 50 and have age-related causes for their pain, ranging from arthritis, wear and tear from work or other conditions that affect their spine. By and large, back pain is an older person’s problem. Howe…
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Epilepsy And New Technologies To Treat The Brain with Dr. Akwasi Boah by Texas Back InstitutePor Texas Back Institute
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Dr. Akwasi Boah, Neurosurgeon at Texas Back Institute explains conservative care treatments for back pain. 90 percent of people who suffer from back pain can be treated using conservative care treatments without having surgery. Some of these conservative care treatments include: ice, heat, anti-inflammatories medication, physical therapy, injection…
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Suffering from back pain can be difficult, and knowing when to seek the help of a specialist can be confusing. Dr. Rey Bosita, Spine Surgeon at Texas Back Institute gives helpful tips on when to see a spine specialist and what red flags to watch for. For more info visit https://texasback.com/patients/patien...Join us at www.facebook.com/texasbackin…
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Dr. Rey Bosita, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon at Texas Back Institute talks about some myths and facts about back pain. Learn more at https://texasback.com/patients/patient-education/Join Us at www.facebook.com/texasbackinstitutePor Texas Back Institute
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Dr. Rey Bosita, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon at Texas Back Institute presents some healthy habits for your back. Use some of these tips in your everyday life to help maintain a healthy spine. Learn more at https://texasback.com/patients/patient-education/Join us at www.facebook.com/texasbackinstitutePor Texas Back Institute
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Since its founding in 1977, Texas Back Institute (https://texasback.com/about-us/) has been recognized around the world as a state-of-the-art clinic for spine and neurological treatments. Along with recruiting the best and the brightest spine surgeons and clinicians, the practice has been an important contributor in the development of medical innov…
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The Power Swing: Why it’s Causing Severe Back Injuries and Ending the Careers of Young GolfersThe world’s top-ranked professional golfer is Jason Day. He is just 29 years old, 12 years younger than his mentor Tiger Woods, and may be nearing the end of his career due to a golf swing that is taking its physical toll on his back. Woods’ history of bac…
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An Update on the Ethiopian Twins: Their Miraculous Medical Transformation ContinuesThe lives of two twin brothers from Ethiopia were changed forever in December 2016. Tamirat and Markos Bogale both suffered from a debilitating spine disease called scoliosis. With the help of many organizations in Africa and America, they were transported to Plano, …
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The ancient Chinese and Indian healthcare providers who were masters of acupuncture, yoga and tai chai must surely be smiling in their afterlife. In a report released during the second week of February 2017, the American College of Physicians released new guidelines for dealing with the most common maladies affecting modern mankind – lower back pai…
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For more info visit www.texasback.com/blogLow Radiation and 3-D Images: Two Reasons Your Next X-Ray Should be Taken with the IOS Machine(Stock photo of an x-ray of the spine)When Professor Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen (http://www.nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/physics/laureates/1901/rontgen-bio.html) discovered the x-ray while working with a cathode –ray t…
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As is the case with many successful people, Dr. Kevin Ju (http://texasback.com/doctors-profiles/doctor-kevin-ju/) was an over-achiever as a child and young adult. When he was growing up in Houston, his parents – a computer programmer mom and a chemical engineer dad – encouraged his curiosity about how things worked.“I spent a lot of time taking thi…
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“We’re all wired to sleep differently,” Dr. Bosita said in a recent interview. “Some of us are natural side-sleepers, some sleep on our backs and others sleep on our stomach and those natural sleeping positions can sometimes make back pain worse. “Many times, a person will feel uncomfortable when trying a new sleeping position because it doesn’t fe…
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It’s rare when a world-class spine surgeon and internationally respected scoliosis expert is also an enthusiastic yoga practitioner. However, such is the case with Texas Back Institute’s Dr. Isador Lieberman (http://texasback.com/doctors-profiles/doctor-lieberman ). This high-energy physician is putting all of these skills in play during a special …
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Dr. Bosita Talks About Pros And Cons Of Crossfit by Texas Back InstitutePor Texas Back Institute
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Eric Clapton, one of the world’s best-known blues and rock guitarists, has been playing his instrument professionally since 1962 and now, at age 71, he is being forced to seriously consider retirement. This has nothing to do with his popularity. In fact, he released a new album of songs entitled “I Still Do” in May 2016, to rave reviews.According t…
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Why Do Pregnant Women Experience Back Pain? The Two Reasons Might Surprise You.There is not a more joyous time in the lives of a couple than when they are expecting a child. Words are inadequate to describe this experience. This process of bringing a new life into the world is simultaneously invigorating and more than a little scary! During pregnan…
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The Brain Trust at Texas Back Institute is Growing – Welcome Neurosurgeon Akwasi BoahThe newest member of the world class surgical team at Texas Back Institute is a native of Brooklyn, New York and is a first generation Ghanaian American. Dr. Akwasi Boah was introduced to the medical profession as a toddler.“My father was a pediatrician and my moth…
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Olympians from all over the world are competing in the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro and American athletes, who come from just about every state, will also be “going for the Gold.” However, with these games, the state of Texas has something (else) to brag about. Every member of the 2016 U.S. Olympic Taekwando team hails from the Lone Star …
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Dr. Isador Lieberman, a spine surgeon at Texas Back Institute and dedicated physical fitness participant has a great deal of experience with all types of rowing machines, including the WaterRower.“I’ve been rowing for more than 20 years,” he said. “And I am well-aware of this particular type of rowing machine,” Besides its prominent “role” on the s…
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Texas Back Institute is constantly striving to bring new expertise to its practice and the latest evidence of this effort is Dr. Scott Kutz, a neurosurgeon who joined the organization in June. The latest addition to the surgical team at TBI grew up in central Illinois and before landing in the Dallas-Fort Worth area he spent time in Chicago, New Or…
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One of the objectives of a recent trip into space was to determine the long-range effect on “the mind, body and spirit” of the travelers into this last frontier. The agency which supervises all government-sponsored trips into space – The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) recently announced the safe return of astronaut Scott Kelly…
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This is the time of year when the bats are swinging, the baseballs are flying and the boys and girls of summer are at least thinking of the words to the world’s best baseball song…“Put me in coach. I’m ready to play. Today”As the official spine surgeons for the Frisco RoughRiders, a minor league affiliate of The Texas Rangers, the specialists at Te…
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Why Air Travel Can be Hazardous to Your HealthAnyone who spends a lot of time on an airplane has a clear understanding of the concept of misery. Except for those lucky travelers who are in “first class,” the other 200 or so people spend the duration of the flight cramped, with little leg room, closely seated next to other passengers who are often g…
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Can plunging one’s entire body into a freezing chamber reduce muscle pain? For the professional athletes and celebrities who have made cryotherapy so popular, the answer is yes. If the media coverage is any indication, extreme cold is very hot.Many athletes, movie stars and other opinion leaders have publically extolled the benefits of Whole Body C…
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Beginning on April 28th and running through April 30, 2016, the owners of the teams of the National Football League (NFL) will decide which eligible players they think will help take them to a championship. The NFL Draft has become one of the most-anticipated events of the sport’s off-season with fans quoting arcane statistics like a player’s bench…
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It has been noted by more than a few armchair philosophers that “it’s the little things that add up to big problems.” This aphorism applies to many things including back pain. Whether it is poor posture, improper lifting techniques or any number of other bad habits, when they are continued for years, these little things can add up to big pain.Back …
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Text Neck is More than a Cute Term. It’s Seriously Painful People, of all ages, staring down at a small screen for hours every day could have a real problem. As was noted in a previous blog post (http://texasback.com/about-us/blog/text-neck-its-nothing-to-lol-about/), this has resulted in the rise of a non-medical, but extremely descriptive term: T…
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In the history of medicine, there are very few diagnostic procedures which have had the impact of magnetic resonance imaging, more commonly known as MRI. The MRI scanners use magnetic fields, radio waves and field gradients to form images of the anatomy and they are capable of revealing the physiological properties of the body, including disease an…
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